Karnataka HC Upholds Investigation Approval Against CM Siddaramaiah, Congress Vows Legal Fight

The Karnataka High Court upheld the state governor's approval for an investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a site allotment case. Despite the setback, Siddaramaiah rejected calls for resignation, with Congress vowing to fight the allegations both legally and politically, accusing the Centre of 'vendetta politics.'

The Karnataka High Court has upheld Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's sanction for an investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a controversial site allotment case. Siddaramaiah, who faces allegations of irregularities in allotting 14 sites to his wife, has firmly rejected calls for his resignation, terming the investigation politically motivated.

The Congress, rallying behind Siddaramaiah, has accused the Central Government of 'vendetta politics' and intends to challenge the investigation both legally and politically. The Chief Minister, asserting his innocence, stated that the decision to resign is premature and unnecessary.

Congress leaders denounced the misuse of the Governor's office, alleging a conspiracy to destabilize the state government. Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister and other Congress stalwarts have expressed unwavering support for Siddaramaiah, vowing to confront the allegations head-on.

(With inputs from agencies.)